A Labour MP who describes themself as a bit of a rebel, a thorn in the side to Tony Blair, a member of the awkward squad. Can often be found giving 'rent-a-quotes' to the tabloids. Often found within the pages of the Guardian huffing and puffing and making lots of noise. When it comes to the crunch votes loyally votes for Tony Blair and New Labour. Voted for foundation hospitals, identity cards, tuition fees, war with Iraq etc etc. Rebels on minor pointless issues like House of Commons procedures. Often found attacking the Royal Family and banging on about the upper-classes to reinforce their 'socialist' credentials. Lives miles away from their constituency in a detached 5 bedroom property in an acre of land in wealthy part of leafy Surrey. Keeps a second home in the poorest working class area of their constituency 'to keep up appearances' - constituents unaware they don't live in the constituency they represent!  